Shamokin Dam Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Shamokin Dam

The town lies approximately 50 minutes north of Harrisburg and 50 minutes south of Williamsport in the central part of the state, along the Susquehanna River, Shamokin Dam is approximately 157 miles (three hours drive) from Philadelphia, three hours from New York, four hours from Washington-Baltimore and four hours (212 miles) from Pittsburgh. State College, home of the Pennsylvania State University, is 1 hour 31 minutes drive along PA Rte 45.

Top Attractions in Shamokin Dam

Explore the best things to see and do in Shamokin Dam:

• ★Bucknell University
• ★Champ's Miniature Golf
• ★Cinema Center
• ★Dick Kidd's Par 3 Golf Course
• ★Rudy Gelnett Memorial Library
• ★Shikellamy State Park
• ★T and D's Cats of the World
• ★The Northumberland County Historical Society

Where to Eat in Shamokin Dam

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Hoss's Steak and Seafood
• 🍴Skeeter's Pit BBque

Where to Stay in Shamokin Dam

• 🏨Econo Lodge & Suites
• 🏨Phillips Motel

Shamokin Dam Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: